Pree release below in full. I can see this going starkly one way or the other – they’ll sell gangbusters or flop spectacularly based on the remaining level of public interest in these characters. I like that the legacy numbering will be maintained inside the issues at least. The Artist’s edition will be interesting to see.

San Diego, CA (January 22, 2015) – IDW Publishing is proud to announce that they will debut a new collection of Disney Comics beginning in March 2015 with the publication of Don Rosa’s Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Artist’s Edition, followed by four extra-length comic series launches in April, May, June, and July.

April sees the debut of Uncle Scrooge #1, which will feature the best tales from creators around the world starring the iconic tycoon adventurer. Donald Duck #1 launches in May, Mickey Mouse #1 in June, and in July, Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories will maintain the original numbering and launch with #721 as the first IDW issue.

“The chance to bring Disney comics to fans, both old and new, is a fantastic opportunity,” said IDW editor Sarah Gaydos. “We cannot wait to get these into the hands of readers!”

All four premiere issues will offer 48 pages of content for $3.99, with subsequent issues offering 40 pages per issue for that same cover price.

Each issue will feature two regular covers, as well as a unique cover that places the characters in different environments that feature theme park attractions—including April’s Adventureland-themed cover—and other very familiar settings and costumes. If you aren’t already an avid collector, you will be! Some examples of what fans can expect to see are:

April 2015– Adventureland

Uncle Scrooge #1 (48p)

May 2015–Tomorrowland

Uncle Scrooge #2 (40p)

Donald Duck #1 (48p)

June 2015 – So special we cannot tell you yet!

Uncle Scrooge #3 (40p)

Donald Duck #2 (40p)

Mickey Mouse #1 (48p)

July 2015– Fantasyland

Uncle Scrooge #4 (40p)

Donald Duck #3 (40p)

Mickey Mouse #2 (40p)

Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #721 (48p)

August 2015– EPCOT Center

Uncle Scrooge #5 (40p)

Donald Duck #4 (40p)

Mickey Mouse #3 (40p)

Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #722 (40p)

Uncle Scrooge TPB, Vol. 1

September 2015– Frontierland

Uncle Scrooge #6 (40p)

Donald Duck #5 (40p)

Mickey Mouse #4 (40p)

Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #723 (40p)

Mickey Mouse TPB, Vol. 1

October 2015– Haunted Mansion

Uncle Scrooge #7 (40p)

Donald Duck #6 (40p)

Mickey Mouse #5 (40p)

Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #724 (40p)

Donald Duck TPB, Vol. 1

November 2015– Toontown

Uncle Scrooge #8 (40p)

Donald Duck #7 (40p)

Mickey Mouse #6 (40p)

Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #725 (40p)

Uncle Scrooge TPB, Vol. 2

Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories TPB, Vol. 1

December 2015– Top Secret!

Uncle Scrooge #9 (40p)

Donald Duck #8 (40p)

Mickey Mouse #7 (40p)

Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #726 (40p)

Mickey Mouse TPB Vol 2

The new IDW titles including Donald, Mickey, and Scrooge will be #1s, but will continue their classic legacy number inside the issues.

In addition to the monthly comics released in print, IDW will also be bringing Disney Comics into new territories with Micro Comic Fun Packs, and subsequent Artist’s Editions, too. Details on titles and release schedules will follow.